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Central Area

Area Contact Information

305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-635-1660
Fax: 573-635-8233

Area Staff:
Tim Schuster, Program Director

Alex Jones, Development Director

Counties served:
Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Gasconade, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Ralls, Randolph, and Saline

Area Sponsors

Columbia Missourian logo
RRCU Logo Full Color
Horseman Challange Logo
Quaker Windows & Doors Corporate Logo
BSL Logo 200x85

Thank you for Sponsoring an Athlete

 

Help a Central Area athlete today. Your donation helps cover the cost of equipment, facilities, and meals for a year, ensuring individuals with intellectual disabilities can experience the joy of sports through Special Olympics Missouri.

Boone Supported Living LLC

Alia Jones

Zach Robinson

Heather Soberano 

Seth Hall

Central Area events

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Central Area- Higginsville Valentine’s Day Shootout

February 12 @ 9:00 am - February 26 @ 1:00 pm
807B W 31st St.
Higginsville, MO 64037 United States
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2026 Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge & 5K Strut

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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Columbia Polar Plunge

March 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2001 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201 United States

Join us Saturday March 14 at Stephen’s Lake in Columbia for our 19th Annual Polar Plunge! This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local…

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State Basketball 2026

March 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

March 27 - March 29
Purdy, 65734 United States

Details coming. Questions? Contact Susan Shaffer

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Central Area- Waynesville Track

April 10 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Central Area- Russellville Track

April 17 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Russellville, MO 65074 United States
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Central Area Track

April 18 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
1690 W Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233 United States

Central Area- Breakfast with Champions

April 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

More Info to come!

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Central Area- Holden Track

April 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1901 South Main St.
Holden, MO 64040 United States

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

Eldon Flag Football muscles

Capital City, Eldon and Camdenton compete in Unified flag football tournament at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Inclusion was on full display at the Training for Life Campus on Thursday, Oct. 29! Teams from Capital City High School, Eldon High School and Camdenton High…

Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame Class of 2022

SOMO honors athletes, volunteers and donors at 2022 Leadership Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and donors at its 2022 Leadership Summit on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Training…

Lynna Hodgson And Larry Linthacum

Lynna’s Log: State Outdoor Games 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri athlete Lynna Hodgson shared her experience at the 2022 State Outdoor Games in her blog below and at the following link! “I met up…

AHCA Finals in Sedalia

SOMO Weekend Recap: Oct. 13-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Oct. 13-16, 2022! Franklin County Local Bowling Tournament – Thursday, Oct. 13 Special Olympics Missouri…

Jeffery Fugett, Tanner Hrenchir And Simon Caldwell

Special Olympics Missouri gets set to host 2022 Leadership Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and donors at its 2022 Leadership Summit on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at…

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Hundreds of athletes participate at 2022 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – What a weekend! Hundreds of Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state came together to create a memorable 2022 State…

Carrollton High School Unified Local Track Meet

Carrollton High School hosts Unified track meet

CARROLLTON – Carrollton High School was the place to be on Friday, Sept. 30! Five school districts across two different Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) areas (North and Central) came together…

ALPs University Fall 2022

ALPs University provides leadership training to Special Olympics Missouri athletes

JEFFERSON CITY – 21 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes had an amazing opportunity to learn about leadership at ALPs University, Sept. 23-25 at the Training for Life Campus (TLC). ALPs…

ALPs University Fall 2022

SOMO Weekend Recap: Sept. 22-25, 2022

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Sept. 22-25, 2022! Thursday, Sept. 22 The Fatima volleyball team raised $1,800 for Special Olympics…

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Special Olympics Missouri to host State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY — The 2022 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games will bring around 1,100 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Jefferson City, Oct.…